# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1971 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1972 --- ## [If You Won $150k on a Game Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-won-150k-on-a-game-show/534328)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-won-150k-on-a-game-show/534328 "2010-04-05T14:19:13Z")
What would you do with it? What’s the smart way of using a nice chunk of change for long-term benefit? Pay off your mortgage? Buy CD’s? Stock market (heh)? --- ## [Electronic geeks...help with flashwear shirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electronic-geeks-help-with-flashwear-shirt/535006)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electronic-geeks-help-with-flashwear-shirt/535006 "2010-04-05T12:45:52Z")
I scored a Flashwearshirt for $1.99 minus the battery pack. is there a way I can get my shirt to be fantastically geeky from …say…radio shack power pack thing? Is it a loss? --- ## [When young parents will rather DIY then have sex....Common phase? Or fatal for the relationship ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-young-parents-will-rather-diy-then-have-sex-common-phase-or-fatal-for-the-relationship/534568)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-young-parents-will-rather-diy-then-have-sex-common-phase-or-fatal-for-the-relationship/534568 "2010-04-05T12:08:27Z")
Imagine a ordinary, married couple. And no, I’m not going to admit I’m talking about myself, so there. :slight\_smile: The couple has been together four years and have an almost two year old son. Both work 35 hours a week… --- ## [4 days and no budget in Seattle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-days-and-no-budget-in-seattle/534703)
**Author:** [@Pullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pullet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-days-and-no-budget-in-seattle/534703 "2010-04-05T08:35:55Z")
I have 4 days off starting tomorrow and The Husband and I don’t know how to spend them. We’re quasi broke (can go out for a waiter-involved lunch or to one mid-priced event, but not both on the same day). We’ve roamed … --- ## [Do You Want to be a Cop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-to-be-a-cop/534876)
**Author:** [@Mulletgatani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mulletgatani)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-to-be-a-cop/534876 "2010-04-05T08:33:30Z")
I do…just so I can grow a mustache and shave my head. How about you?? --- ## [Should I tell my daughter to slap this boy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-my-daughter-to-slap-this-boy/534166)
**Author:** [@Weedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weedy)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-my-daughter-to-slap-this-boy/534166 "2010-04-05T00:39:16Z")
A fairly trivial dilemma, but I really don’t know what to think, so I’d thought I’d ask Dopers for their ideas. My daughter is 12, and started high school in February (as we do in Australia). At the start of the year, t… --- ## [My son wants me to apologize for ruining his day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-wants-me-to-apologize-for-ruining-his-day/534276)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-wants-me-to-apologize-for-ruining-his-day/534276 "2010-04-04T19:50:06Z")
Can anyone sullenly mope the way a 14-year-old boy can? He tells me I ruined his day by “picking a fight” with him this morning as I drove him to school. What I did was print out a list of his missing assignments from “… --- ## [Chicagoans: YHO on the Ukrainian Village Area, Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicagoans-yho-on-the-ukrainian-village-area-please/534887)
**Author:** [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicagoans-yho-on-the-ukrainian-village-area-please/534887 "2010-04-04T18:31:54Z")
I’ve been cogitating about where to stay when I spend a week in Chicago in June (it’s my first independent trip in 30 years or so that isn’t work-related, so I’m even more befuddled than usual). One option I’m considerin… --- ## [Are people living at higher volume these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-people-living-at-higher-volume-these-days/534826)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-people-living-at-higher-volume-these-days/534826 "2010-04-04T14:15:47Z")
We went to a bar after the movie last night. The place was fairly full, but not so full we couldn’t find a table for four. I can’t remember the last time I was in a bar other than a hotel bar, and was immediately struc… --- ## [How to tell if an iPhone has a screen protector?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-if-an-iphone-has-a-screen-protector/534815)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-if-an-iphone-has-a-screen-protector/534815 "2010-04-04T09:45:08Z")
I decided I wanted one of those matte screen protectors for my iPhone as the one I previously had was too shiny. So I bought one and just now went to remove the old one, but I’m damned if I can get it off. Which led me … --- ## [How would you briefly describe what "good writing" is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-briefly-describe-what-good-writing-is/534063)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-briefly-describe-what-good-writing-is/534063 "2010-04-04T06:40:22Z")
I want to see how much consensus there is on the idea of what good writing is. Maybe there’s a lot of variance, maybe there isn’t. Suppose you had to briefly describe what “good writing” is. What would you say? --- ## [God damn I feel good, now help me with my kissing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-damn-i-feel-good-now-help-me-with-my-kissing/534840)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-damn-i-feel-good-now-help-me-with-my-kissing/534840 "2010-04-04T05:50:39Z")
So against all odds, specifically many, many years of singleitis, I’ve met a super cool girl and kissed her for the first time tonight. Now it probably wasn’t the best kiss, or even a good one (though I certainly enjoyed… --- ## [Reccommend a good CSS book or online tutorial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccommend-a-good-css-book-or-online-tutorial/534832)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccommend-a-good-css-book-or-online-tutorial/534832 "2010-04-04T05:10:32Z")
I am able to find plenty of stuff online for CSS but the problem with most of it is that it doesn’t come in tutorial form. Most of it tends to be about explaining what the particular selectors are for and how they are w… --- ## [Stereotypically "girlie" interests: do you feel contempt for them, and if so, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stereotypically-girlie-interests-do-you-feel-contempt-for-them-and-if-so-why/534139)
**Author:** [@Pray\_for\_peace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pray_for_peace)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stereotypically-girlie-interests-do-you-feel-contempt-for-them-and-if-so-why/534139 "2010-04-04T04:46:39Z")
IMO I have noticed that Dopers embrace individuality an important value, yet it seems that traditionally “girlie” interests or activities are frequently dismissed, rejected, or treated with contempt. Do you agree that… --- ## [Should I include this on my resume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-include-this-on-my-resume/532491)
**Author:** [@11\_s\_are\_9\_s](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11_s_are_9_s)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-include-this-on-my-resume/532491 "2010-04-04T04:33:05Z")
I’m a soon-to-be graduate, about to enter the workforce in this terrible, awful, no good very bad job market. I’m sure it will turn out great! In writing my resume, I’ve run into a dilemma, however. I started a busine… --- ## [Does fiberglass insulation bug anyone else, or just me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fiberglass-insulation-bug-anyone-else-or-just-me/534530)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fiberglass-insulation-bug-anyone-else-or-just-me/534530 "2010-04-04T02:59:52Z")
I know plenty of people that could swim in the stuff and not have it bug them in the least, then there’s people like me. If I have to touch the stuff I put gloves on and I still get it on my hands and arms. The past fe… --- ## [Hysterectomy advice needed (possibly TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hysterectomy-advice-needed-possibly-tmi/534719)
**Author:** [@Lady\_Venom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_Venom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hysterectomy-advice-needed-possibly-tmi/534719 "2010-04-04T02:02:47Z")
\*First, the standard disclaimer - I am NOT looking for medical advice. I am under the care of an OB/GYN. \* Second, a little (well, lot) of background. I am 37 yrs old, and after 12 years of infertility, 3 pregnancies a… --- ## [PS3 Fat or PS3 Slim? New or refurb? (Need answer fast!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-fat-or-ps3-slim-new-or-refurb-need-answer-fast/534752)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-fat-or-ps3-slim-new-or-refurb-need-answer-fast/534752 "2010-04-04T00:16:20Z")
Mods, I put this in IMHO since this is more of an electronics question than an actual game. If it belongs in GR, feel free to move it. I’ve had God of War III on reserve since November, and bought it the day it came ou… --- ## [God, I hate April Fool's day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-i-hate-april-fools-day/534645)
**Author:** [@AtomicDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AtomicDog)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-i-hate-april-fools-day/534645 "2010-04-03T20:40:20Z")
The internet is bad enough on normal days, but it really becomes a minefield on April 1. If you take anything you read at face value, your leg is liable to come off in someone’s hand. Have fun guys, but I’m not going to… --- ## [How often do you go to the dentist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-go-to-the-dentist/533785)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-go-to-the-dentist/533785 "2010-04-03T18:54:13Z")
Title says it all. Me, every year, or 18 months. It usually doesn’t get to be 2 years. I am extra-careful with my teeth in between-times, so I can (sort-of) justify not going too often. How often do you go? --- ## [New computer help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-computer-help/533882)
**Author:** [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-computer-help/533882 "2010-04-03T12:24:06Z")
I haven’t owned a computer in 4 years and the one I had then hadn’t been fully functional in 4 more, turns out it’s not a good thing to not have virus protection on the dorm network while downloading thousands of songs. … --- ## [What sort of brain damage would you volunteer for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-brain-damage-would-you-volunteer-for/534458)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-brain-damage-would-you-volunteer-for/534458 "2010-04-03T06:16:36Z")
Is there any sort of brain damage or other neurological deficit that you believe you’d find agreeable? Personally, I don’t think I’d mind some modest damage to my ventromedial prefrontal cortex. It seems to mediate emot… --- ## [What's a good gift for a 18 month old girl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-gift-for-a-18-month-old-girl/534478)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-gift-for-a-18-month-old-girl/534478 "2010-04-03T05:05:26Z")
What should I buy an 18 month old girl for an Easter present? I’m looking to keep it under $20.00 I’m trying to avoid clothes as she’s growing quickly. She looks very tall for her age from the pictures I saw of her last … --- ## [Poll: What do you think of Obama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-do-you-think-of-obama/534546)
**Author:** [@Doctor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-do-you-think-of-obama/534546 "2010-04-03T04:39:27Z")
Pretty self-explanatory title. I have decided to provide a poll here after the health care thing and let’s see what everyone on SDMB thinks. Just for fun. Not intending to start any huge debates. --- ## [Please share your opinions re the Mercedes SLK models](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-opinions-re-the-mercedes-slk-models/534802)
**Author:** [@hellpaso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hellpaso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-opinions-re-the-mercedes-slk-models/534802 "2010-04-03T04:05:44Z")
I’m considering replacing my SAAB 9-3 convertible. Does anybody know anything about the Mercedes? I’m prolly going to buy new or no more than a couple of years old with low mileage. I’m open to all suggestions. (this… --- ## [I bought a van... give me ideas for it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-van-give-me-ideas-for-it/534500)
**Author:** [@Translucent\_Daydream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Translucent_Daydream)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-van-give-me-ideas-for-it/534500 "2010-04-03T01:48:20Z")
So thanks to Craigslist and some extra dollars laying around, I am the proud owner of a $300 1997 Plymouth Voyager minivan. I drove it the 125 miles back to my house and it runs just fine. The interior is a little ratt… --- ## [Design me a new look (hairstyle recommendations)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/design-me-a-new-look-hairstyle-recommendations/534332)
**Author:** [@Tanaqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tanaqui)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/design-me-a-new-look-hairstyle-recommendations/534332 "2010-04-03T00:55:51Z")
Perhaps my most narcissistic thread so far… A new housemate of mine is apprenticing at a hair salon, and she needs models/guinea pigs to practice her hair cutting skills on, and I volunteered. I am extremely poor and ba… --- ## [Financial Feasability of a Non-Smoking Casino on the Vegas Strip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-feasability-of-a-non-smoking-casino-on-the-vegas-strip/534629)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-feasability-of-a-non-smoking-casino-on-the-vegas-strip/534629 "2010-04-03T00:30:25Z")
I just got back from a weekend in Vegas and had a great time. One thing that was striking, however, was the saturation of cigarette smoke at pretty much all indoor areas in buildings. As a non-smoker I was rather put off… --- ## [I'm in the market for a new PC, what should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-new-pc-what-should-i-get/531199)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-new-pc-what-should-i-get/531199 "2010-04-03T00:01:58Z")
Here’s what I need it to do. Basic internet surfing, web browsing, e-mail. Online movie watching. Music storage for Itunes (about 7,000 songs) Picture storage (about 5,000 standard pictures) No gaming The occasiona… --- ## [Websites for car audio components?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-for-car-audio-components/534431)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-for-car-audio-components/534431 "2010-04-02T23:14:38Z")
I’m looking to replace my Saturn VUE’s factory stereo with an iPod-compatible CD deck. I’ve been browsing Crutchfield, but am wondering if there are any other good, reputable websites for buying car audio stuff. Any su… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1970) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1972)